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Princess Kuniko (邦子内親王; 1209 – 26, September 1283), also known as Princess Hoshi and Ankamon-in, was an Empress as the Honorary Mother (准母) of her brother Emperor Go-Horikawa.[1]
| Princess Kuniko 邦子内親王 | |
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| Empress consort of Japan | |
| Tenure | January 14, 1222 – September 18, 1224 |
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| Born | 1209 |
| Died | September 26, 1283(1283-09-26) (aged 73–74) Heian-kyō (Kyōto) |
| House | Imperial House of Japan |
| Father | Imperial Prince Morisada |
| Mother | Kitashirakawa-in |
She was the daughter of Imperial Prince Morisada (守貞親王; 1179–1223) and Kitashirakawa-in, and thus granddaughter of Emperor Takakura.
In 1221, her brother Emperor Go-Horikawa became Emperor, and she was named his Honorary Empress.
She also acted as the surrogate mother of Emperor Kameyama.[2]
She became a nun in 1235.
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| Preceded by | Empress consort of Japan 1221–1224 |
Succeeded by |
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